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Two men appear in court charged with murder of Downham Market man almost nine years ago

10:46 Peter Walsh
Jan Hogan who was found dead in Downham Market in 2010. Picture submitted.

Two men have appeared in court accused of the murder of a man who died in Downham Market almost nine years ago.

Claims East West Rail route through Bassingbourn backed ‘almost on a whim’

08:30 Dan Mountney
Speakers at the Economy and Environment Committee meeting. Picture: Courtesy of Susan van de Ven

Concerns have been raised about Cambridgeshire County Council’s decision to back Route A in the East West Rail link consultation – with councillors claiming a new town of up to 30,000 houses in the Bassingbourn area is being supported “almost on a whim”.

Exclusive Dramatic Ely river rescue of Polish man who told his rescuer - and police - up to four youths had thrown him into the icy water

Yesterday, 16:44 John Elworthy
David Parr (right) who was awake at 1am to help rescue a young Polish man from the Ouse, The victim told Mr Parr he had been thrown into the icy water by up to four youths, a claim being investigated by police, Picture; JOHN ELWORTHY

An Ely man has spoken of racing from his riverside home to help a young Polish man – unable to swim – screaming ‘help me help me’ in a dramatic early morning rescue from the Ouse.

Video Dangerous drain lids, potholes and raised kerbs in March road three years since houses were built

Yesterday, 15:32 Clare Butler
A road in March is still in a “dangerous state” with raised drain lids, potholes and kerbs sticking out - three years after work on a housing development was complete. Councillors Kit Owen and Jan French are angry that work is still not complete. Picture: CLARE BUTLER.

A road in March is still in a “dangerous state” with raised drain lids, potholes and kerbs sticking out - three years after work on a housing development was complete.

Video Here’s your chance to ride in a Class 37 from Norwich to Ely while raising money for charity

32 minutes ago Ben Jolley
Here’s your chance to ride in a Class 37 from Norwich to Ely while raising money for charity. This screenshot is taken from a YouTube video titled 'Class 37 Cab Ride in 6940 at the Llangollen 1960's Gala, 24th July 2016'. Picture: YOU TUBE / PETER COOLE.

Greater Anglia is offering rail enthusiasts the chance to ride in a Class 37 before they are withdrawn from passenger service in East Anglia - all while raising money for a good cause.

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Blistering first-half display helps Hares past Haverhill rivals to climb into top five

09:20
March Town manager Brett Whaley. Picture: IAN CARTER

A blistering first-half performance spurred March Town into the top five in Thurlow Nunn League Division One North on Saturday.

March woman running this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon for her best friend Emma who suffers with ‘severe Cardiomyopathy’

March triathletes get sponsorship backing

March Marlins impress at competitions across the region

Claire Smith from Doddington to run Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 in aid of Antenatal Results & Choices

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Gallery COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Alice in Wonderland at The Maltings in Ely

50 minutes ago Ben Jolley
KD Theatre Productions will perform Alice in Wonderland at The Maltings in Ely from Friday 5 to Monday 8 April. Picture: DANIEL BELL.

Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures through Wonderland when KD Theatre Productions perform at The Maltings in Ely – and you could win a ticket to see it.

Norfolk Symphony Orchestra set for Sunday afternoon chapel concert

Gallery REVIEW: Devilishly delectable dishes delight at The Green Man in Trumpington

Video Dance to the sounds of Abba with a tribute band at Ely Maltings

Video The Great Escape screening at Light Cinema Wisbech as part of film’s 75th anniversary

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Gallery COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Alice in Wonderland at The Maltings in Ely

50 minutes ago Ben Jolley
KD Theatre Productions will perform Alice in Wonderland at The Maltings in Ely from Friday 5 to Monday 8 April. Picture: DANIEL BELL.

Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures through Wonderland when KD Theatre Productions perform at The Maltings in Ely – and you could win a ticket to see it.

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First class afternoon tea at Peckover School as pupils learn about Titanic

Thank you Brainbow! Chatteris dad treks for brain tumour centre that cares for his daughter

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Man with MDMA is arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs in Chatteris

Chatteris Police arrest a man on suspicion of posession with intent to supply MDMA

Hundreds of homes to be built in Fenland by 2023 as Clarion say the district is their ‘main priority’

More than 400 homes will be built in Fenland over the next five years bringing a £17 million investment to the district. Picture: GOOGLE EARTH.

Casualties of four vehicle Fens collision taken to hospital but none with life threatening injuries says Cambs Police

Emergency services attended a four vehicle collision at Thorney today. A number of people have been taken to Peterborough City Hospital with injuries that are not life treatening. Picture; CAMBS COPS

Shooters American Diner chef says man ‘tried to starve himself’ before gruelling ‘Man Vs Food’ challenge at the March restaurant

The �Man Vs Food� challenge at Shooters American Diner, would you take it on? Picture: FACEBOOK / SHOOTERS

Video Dangerous drain lids, potholes and raised kerbs in March road three years since houses were built

A road in March is still in a “dangerous state” with raised drain lids, potholes and kerbs sticking out - three years after work on a housing development was complete. Councillors Kit Owen and Jan French are angry that work is still not complete. Picture: CLARE BUTLER.

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